Crossword clue

“__ the throne (next in line)”

This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, February 1, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
HEIRTO
Letters6
Starts withH
Ends withO
Vowels3

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The clue “__ the throne (next in line)” ran in the Newsday Crossword on February 1, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with H and ends with O, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “__ the throne (next in line)” clue?+

The answer is HEIRTO (6 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of February 1, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.

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